‘It wasn’t fun’ The MMORPGEverQuest Nextisn’t happening. “When we decided to create the next chapter in theEverQuestjourney, we didn’t aim low,”saidDaybreak Games president Russell Shanks in an announcement today. “We set out to make something revolutionary … Unfortunately, as we put together the pieces, we found that it wasn’t fun.” The game wasn’t meeting expectations internally and was unlikely to please fans either, according to Shanks, who notes “EverQuestandEverQuest IIare going strong....

A split between paid and free DLC Assassin’s Creed Odysseywas absolutely herculean in its approach to post-launch content. On the paid side, it featured two very substantial add-ons, each made up of three episodes. The free support was substantial too, as every player got access to 11 free missions called The Lost Tales of Greece. All of that was alongside level cap increases, new skills, a story creation mode, a discovery walkabout mode, and more....

Bring it on Watching the cautious optimism of publishers for the Switch turn into a mad dash of support has been a treat. Several studios that previously only comitted ports have now since changed their tune after the system outsold the Wii U in less than a year, and that list now includes Bandai Namco. Wall Street Journal writer Takashi Mochizuki reports that speaking at an earnings conference, Bandai Namco is interested in developing more Switch games because they “take a different approach versus [PlayStation] and [Xbox]....

Expanding core team Bethesda Game Studios has announced it is adding another base of operations in the decidedly non-Bethesda area of Montreal, Quebec, to “expand its development capabilities in console, PC, and mobile gaming.” Note that last bit — given the success ofFallout Shelter, they’re no doubt looking to jump into that market as soon as possible. The move was brought about by the fact that they already worked with “very talented developers” there, as noted by executive producer Todd Howard....

In the wake ofFortnite‘s bigStar Warsupdate, a number of players have reported experiencing crashes, and somehow the Yoda Back Bling has been the cause of them. I have no idea how a simple cosmetic can trigger game crashes but, according to Epic Games via theFortniteStatus Twitter account, it’s been noted how the affected players were all using the Yoda Back Bling. Epic is, of course, working on a fix but, in the meantime, it’s opted to disable the Back Bling....

In the past week, I’ve played an inordinate amount of old school, side scrollingMariogames, so the transition into 3D — again — was a bit jarring for me. Once I gained my bearings in the face of this extra dimension, I gaveSuper Mario 3D Landa go for the first time. My time with the game was brief, consisting of two worlds of play, but I can offer some details on a new suit, aLegend of Zelda-inspired world and a bunch of colorful screens....

That, or a Nintendo Twitter account messed up Amiibros, there’s new amiibo news on the horizon. Oh happy days. According to a tweet dropped today byNintendo of Australia and New Zealand’s Twitter account, your Bowser amiibo will soon unlock content inMario Kart 8. In Mario Kart 8 for Wii U, you’re able to receive special racing suits for your Mii character based on each amiibo characterpic.twitter.com/useWTj1J2D — Nintendo AU NZ (@NintendoAUNZ)June 20, 2025...

Cblogs Recap: Week 34 –Black Red Gamingdoes a mini-review of several games, includingThe Evil WithinandMy Friend Pedro. –Falloutdogmeatwonders ifSly Coopershould be remastered. –Caius RVreviewsSekiro: Shadows Die Twice. –RiffRaffdoes a number of mini-reviews for several games, includingGhost of TsushimaandPaper Mario: The Origami King. –Black Red Gamingranks theSaints Rowseries with this blog focusing onSaints Row 4. –Jeremy Comansshares his collection of favorite video game music. –PhilsPhindingsdiscusses the similarities between the soundtrack ofChrono Triggerand some popular music....

“Clint who?” you might ask? Well,thisClint! He scored all of Aronofsky’s movies fromPitoBlack Swanand yes, that includes the overusedRequiem for a Dreammelody that was found in practically every trailer with dramatic slow-motion action scenes — untilInception‘s BRRRRM stole the crown for most overused film music cliché. In an interview with The Quietus, Clint Mansell casually mentions that he is working on scoringMass Effect 3. To Mansell, scoring a game is more like being a DJ who combines elements organically than it is with movies:...

Hoping for a Terminator 2 Better than the original? That’s what EA is hoping for in round two withTitanfall 2. Thus far, early reviews and impressions are positive and aggregate sites peg it at a 88/100. If you’re a diehardTitanfallfan even when the servers were slowly depopulating, this is the post for you. For everyone else on the sideline thinking about Friday’s release, we’ve rounded upall theTitanfall 2dealsretailers are dangling to entice a purchase....

Producer Kazunori Sugiura speaks Two new screens forDeep Downare out in the wild, compliments of producer Kazunori Sugiura’s Twitter account. But Sugiura also had a few updates for the game, noting that Capcom is currently being “intensively developed,” and that a public beta test is coming this summer on the PS4. True to form, he asks fans to “please wait a bit longer.” We will apparently hear Downcome June, so sit tight and stare at these screens until then!...

♩GOTTA LET IT OUT GOTTA LET IT OUT♩ Submitted for the approval of the Midnight Society — the song I’ve been listening to this entire week, “Devil Trigger.” I’ve espoused its greatness across several writeups now and I think it’s all out of my system. Anyway onto the news! My game of the showfor E3 2018,Devil May Cry 5, just had its window shortened. Originally set for a “spring 2019” release as per its E3 trailer, Capcom’s investor relations arm since released a statement noting that it’ll be out “before the end of March....

The revival is off After several reports and confirmations of companies backing out of the show, the Entertainment Software Association (or ESA) has confirmed that E3 2023 is officially canceled. The news first brokevia a report from IGN, where two sources confirmed that the organization has announced E3’s cancellation through an email sent out to members today. The email says that while E3 is a “beloved event and brand,” the 2023 version “did not garner the sustained interest necessary to execute it in a way that would showcase the size, strength, and impact of our industry....